Bacon Up

Fry bacon, remove from pan, saute onions in grease; add tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, pepper. Cook slowly until mixture measures two cups, then add it to rice in top section of steamer. Add 1/2 cup additional grease; steam for 1/2 hour, then add bacon, crumbled, and stir with a fork. Cook 30-45 minutes longer. Serves 6-8.-Charleston Receipts

Rivanna Trail Reopens

road closed sign
A quarter mile section of the Rivanna Trail paralleling the river has reopened.
The section of trail was shut down following a wastewater overflow a month ago (January 10).
Surcharged Rivanna wastewater interceptor
January 10 the river came out of its banks.

If you are in a wheelchair, beach tires are advisable. 100 feet of the path has a 4″ layer of sand deposited on top of the asphalt walkway. The sand makes narrow wheel passage a challenge.

NOTE! February 12 Parks and Recreation staff were out early Monday morning (2/12/2024) and did a commendable job of clearing sand from the trail in Riverview Park. It is now easy to pass with skinny tires (wheelchairs, strollers, road bikes)

Vanity plates

My friend JB does not care for the personalized plates which the State of Virginia makes available.
“In addition to displaying special plates, motorists can add a personalized character combination to their plates using up to seven characters.”

What does the driver wish to communicate with ZZZZZZZ?
What does the drive wish us to take away from the Taijitu?